Ultimate Boston Food Tour: North End & Boston Public Market

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3 hours

Boston

Basic Information

Magpie ID: LDPCBK

Category: Food & Drink

Trip difficultly: Easy

Max Group Size: 12

Currency: USD

Language: English

TimeZone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Booking Cutoff: 24 hours before start time

Highlights

Enjoy 6+ food tastes (enough for a full meal). 
Visit 5+ small businesses loved by locals.
Taste the foods that have shaped Boston’s history. 
Sample sweet and savory classics, from chowder to cannoli. 
Visit Boston’s oldest continuously running restaurant. 

Included

5+ tasting stops with 6+ tastes (enough food for a full meal)
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Small group of 12 pax

Excluded

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities

Commentary

Guide: English

Summary Description

Eat your way along the Freedom Trail and hit up the Boston Public Market as you discover the foods and history that define Boston.

Description

Visit local markets, historic restaurants, and quaint eateries as you eat your way from Boston’s historic downtown to the charming North End. Discover for yourself why lobster rolls and clam chowder are as important to local history as the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere's midnight ride. There's no better—or more delicious!—way to get a taste of New England's culinary culture.

Start your tour at the Boston Public Market and taste the New England difference in one of the region's most important agricultural products: apples! Apple cider donuts await you to fuel the rest of your explorations.
If that wasn’t enough, you'll taste a bit of history at a second market stall in the form of a surprising 17th-century snack with English roots.
Time to head downtown. Boston is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in America, packed with significant sites with amazing stories to tell. Follow in the footsteps of the revolutionaries as you walk the historic Freedom Trail, where Boston’s history unfolds alongside the birth of America. And don’t worry...there’s more food coming your way!
There's no better place to continue your Boston history lesson than at an iconic restaurant that hasn't closed its doors since 1826. This makes it not only the oldest restaurant in Boston, but the oldest one with continuous service in the entire United States! You'll sit in the very booth that was reserved for the 35th president, John F. Kennedy, to taste creamy clam chowder and another coastal classic: oysters! Hit the Freedom Trail again and wind your way over to the North End neighborhood, where Italian influences offer a delightful change of pace. Stop at a fourth-generation family-run eatery specializing in hot and buttery lobster rolls—a quintessential New England classic. This particular spot must not be missed while in Boston—they've even been featured on Good Morning America! Next, step back in time to the 1930s with a visit to a hole-in-the-wall neighborhood coffee joint and enjoy a taste of Boston’s Italian past.

Finally, you'll wrap up at one of the North End’s most famous local favorite pastry shops. Finish on a sweet note with a melt-in-your-mouth cannoli.

Start / End Location

Start Location: 98 Union Street, The New England Holocaust Memorial, Boston, US

Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at The New England Holocaust Memorial, 98 Union St, Boston, MA 02108. (Across the street from the Union Oyster House).

Start Location Direction:

End Location: 247 Hanover Street, 247 Hanover St, Boston, US

End Location Notes: Ends on Hanover Street by the Rose Kennedy Greenway

End Location Direction:

Points of interest

Public Garden, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Union Oyster House, Union Street, Boston, MA, USA

Boston Public Market, Hanover Street, Boston, MA, USA

Old State House, Washington Street, Boston, MA, USA

Boston Massacre Site, Congress Street, Boston, MA, USA

Pricing

		RETAIL PRICE	NET RATE
ULTIMATE BOSTON FOOD TOUR: NORTH END & BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET TOUR PRICING VALID FROM APRIL 19TH, 2025
Ultimate Boston Food Tour: North End & Boston Public Market Tour Pricing valid from April 19th, 2025
Adult (15+)	15-99 years	$109.00	Available on request
Child (2-14)	2-14 years	$99.00	Available on request
Infant (0-1)	0-1 years	$0.00	Available on request

Know before you book

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
The tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
This tour is not recommended for vegans, vegetarians, dairy free, or gluten free.
This tour is adaptable for pescatarians and pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
This tour includes several fish and seafood tastings - lobster roll, clam chowder, crab cakes - that do not have a replacement in the case of an aversion or allergy.
Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food, or we may not be able to accommodate you

Know before you go

Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
This tour covers a full meal.
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us at the time of booking at [email protected] in the event we can arrange alternatives, or we may not be able to accommodate you.
We recommend you bring a water bottle (to protect the environment we don't provide plastic bottles).
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
This tour includes several fish and seafood tastings - lobster roll, clam chowder, - that do not have a replacement in the case of an aversion or allergy.
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cut-off: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Additional Information

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Dietary Accommodations: This tour is adaptable for the following, but please note there may not be a taste at every stop:
- Pescatarians
- Dairy free
- Pregnant women

We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs where possible. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegetarians, vegans, or gluten free.

Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.